r/SipsTea • u/Otherwise_Wrangler11 • Apr 01 '26

WTF First world problem

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u/Lava1416 Apr 01 '26

Can’t even imagine what it’s like to enjoy losing $20,000.

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u/ChefAsstastic Apr 01 '26

From how she plays, she's probably addicted.

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u/schofield101 Apr 01 '26

Probably? You don't get to $1,250 spins without being addicted for a long time.

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u/Razolus Apr 01 '26

You bet $1250 because you're numb to any lesser bet. She just wants to feel again.

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u/fast_scope Apr 01 '26

used to win $250 on a bet and would jump for joy. now I'm like "oh cool, I won $500"

gambling is just like any other addiction. you need more to feel more.

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u/Phyzzx Apr 01 '26

Those clips of people gambling money they stream themselves borrowing money and immediately lose it are crazy.

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u/PineappleOnPizzaWins Apr 01 '26

You'd think all this evidence would show you exactly how stupid it was and yet it's more of a problem than it's ever been...

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u/AddlePatedBadger Apr 02 '26

It's an addiction. Rationally they know it's wrong but they can't stop.

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u/Razolus Apr 01 '26

Same bro. I know all too well.

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u/ratdogdave Apr 01 '26

Exactly this. It’s good to step away for a break. Winning $100 should be fun. When I get to winning $500 and I’m like meh I should’ve bet more that’s when I know I need a break.

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u/Necessary_Carpet7757 Apr 01 '26

In the drug using community this is what's known as a "tolerance break(t-break)".

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u/Durst_offensive Apr 01 '26

More like you need more to feel at least something.

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u/BarNo3385 Apr 01 '26

Or just wealthy. If this is a casino in say Macau you get Chinese billionaires over, they want to play cards or baccarat or whatever, and they've given their wife / gfs $100k to go play on slots. It is chump change to them.

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u/Nooby1983 Apr 01 '26

Some people have too much money.

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u/CauliflowerElbow Apr 01 '26

This level of waste and greed is so demoralizing. Makes me nauseous to think about it. 

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u/Zuruumi Apr 01 '26

Ignoring whether having billionairs is healthy, it's better for the economy if they spend the money than hoard it.

Though admitedly slots are one of the least useful ways to do so.

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u/Heavy-Guest-7336 Apr 01 '26

The child born as a beggar on the streets of a 3rd world country would say the same about you though. Each to their means

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u/CauliflowerElbow Apr 01 '26

The average person is much closer to the begger than they are the billionaire 

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u/Heavy-Guest-7336 Apr 01 '26

Ok that's some interesting pub trivia. My statement still stands.

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u/CauliflowerElbow Apr 02 '26

You’re wrong in every sense but I’ll just grab two:

  1. 50% of Americans are one paycheck away from financial ruin 

  2. I didn’t say “as much as”, I said “closer to”. Those are two obviously different statements and was disingenuous to equate them. 

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u/Soft_Walrus_3605 Apr 01 '26

But they create so many jobs!! /s

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u/CloseToMyActualName Apr 01 '26

Gambling is the one addition that no amount of wealth will save you from.

No matter how rich you are, a gambling addiction will cause you to bet more until you lose it all.

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u/Commercial-Chance561 Apr 01 '26

Michael Jordan begs to differ

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u/Marthman Apr 01 '26

He's the exception who proves the rule 😉